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80% of asthma cases in India are undiagnosed, may worsen if left untreated: Experts
World Asthma Day is an annual event observed on the first Tuesday of May, aimed at raising awareness about asthma, a chronic respiratory disease affecting millions worldwide. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that affects 339 million people globally. It causes airways in the lungs to become inflamed and narrow, and produce excess mucus, leading to breathing difficulties, chest tightness, wheezing, and coughing.
Dengue virus 'evolved dramatically' in India, is more severe: Study
In a multi-institutional study on dengue, published in the journal PLoS Pathogens, the scientists showed how the virus causing the disease has evolved dramatically over the last few decades in the Indian subcontinent. Cases of dengue -- a mosquito-borne viral disease -- have steadily increased in the last 50 years, predominantly in the South-East Asian countries.
Covid infection raised risk of facial paralysis more than vax: Study
Bell's palsy is the sudden onset of one-sided facial paralysis. In the majority of cases (70 per cent), the condition resolves itself within six months without treatment and the chance of recovery is even higher (90 per cent) if patients receive early treatment with corticosteroids.
Air pollution now linked with increased risk of irregular heartbeat
Air pollution is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease, but the evidence linking it with arrhythmia has been inconsistent to date. To determine whether there is a link, Chinese researchers evaluated hourly exposure to air pollution and the sudden onset of symptoms of arrhythmia using data from 2025 hospitals in 322 Chinese cities.
A light-hearted storyline for all Delhi's theatre enthusiasts
This production, which has the renowned theatre director Atul Kumar at the helm, is sure to enthral audiences with its dramatic yet light-hearted storyline and promises to be a treat for all Delhi's theatre enthusiasts.Set in Ludhiana, Punjab, Baaghi Albele showcases its narrative through a satirical comedy. Set in Ludhiana, Punjab, Baaghi Albele showcases its narrative through a satirical comedy. The play explores the struggle of artists and intellectuals in a time of government repression and reflects on the relevance of art and artists in contemporary times
5 ultra-light shoes that will make your summer runs fun
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An Oasis in the Desert
The overarching theme for "Desert Romance" is decided to be an essence of what one can refer to as "urban rawness". The majority of the decorations and furniture in the flat were hand-selected, hand-stitched and created on-site. Desert Romance is a poem of art and workmanship.
Your May reading list
Nothing is as daunting as a goal. Many of us struggle with achieving them - be it in life, health, love and career. When you set unrealistic goals and keep failing, your intelligently designed brain tries to protect you from the pain and negative emotion at come with failure. In Small Wins Every Day, Luke Coutinho presents a simple premise.
Astro Zindagi (Weekly Horoscope: May 1-7)
This week, you will be feeling a strong urge to take action and make progress. You may find yourself feeling restless and eager to tackle new challenges. This is a great time to set goals and make plans for the future. However, it is important to make sure that you are being realistic and not biting off more than you can chew.
Decoded: How dangerous Covid variants emerge
The team, led by those from the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), discovered that the likelihood of a substitution occurring at a specific site of the SARS-CoV-2 genome is dependent on concordant substitutions occurring at other sites. This explains why new and more contagious variants of the virus can emerge unexpectedly and differ significantly from those that were previously circulating, they wrote in the paper published in the journal eLife.
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